What is wrong with my guppy?

[SloriB]

Sorry to hear your fish isn't well. It's a good sign she's moving, but a bit troubling she's not eating. I'm not trained in animal science, but is there a food that might entice her more than usual? It's possible she's not well and needs a little extra inspiration to eat. Possibly give your vet a call and ask for foods or products that are good for fish that need a bit more oomph.

I thought of this because I have heard you can feed goldfish peas. Apparently they're really good because they are food that will sink to the bottom, meaning sick fish don't have to swim up to get it, but that it will go to them. They're good for fibre too. The vet might have other food ideas which will assist in eating like this.

http://completegoldfishcare.com/goldfish-food/feeding-goldfish-peas/

 

[SloriB]

A caring bump. How is Misty doing?

 

[Winter_Rose]

A caring bump. How is Misty doing?

Misty appears to be a bit more lively today.

 

[SloriB]

Well, that's good news. I read some information online and they said it could be something as simple as stress. Apparently fish can have a bad day and just not feel like eating or swimming up. Has a new fish entered the school lately? Was something in the tank changed? Is she eating yet?

 

[brinny]

Yay! That IS good news about Misty!!! Continuing to pray (((hug)))

 

[Winter_Rose]

Well, that's good news. I read some information online and they said it could be something as simple as stress. Apparently fish can have a bad day and just not feel like eating or swimming up. Has a new fish entered the school lately? Was something in the tank changed? Is she eating yet?

No, I've still got the same fish. I had cleaned the tank a couple of days ago, haven't added anything new.

 

[Winter_Rose]

Hi guys! I've got some bad news. Misty has died. She accidentally got into the filter.

 

[SloriB]

I'm really sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you.

 

[HarvestTheFields]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your guppy! She was a cute one.

I've been breeding guppies since I was about 8 years old or so, and in general, guppies tend to repopulate as fast as they die off. Even though your purchased the guppies at the same time, it is quite likely that she was older than than the others. It is not uncommon to buy old/pregnant female guppies. They do not have long lifespans, so their time can come rather quickly.

Sorry for posting after the ordeal, but I thought I'd offer my two cents. Whenever there is a health problem with fish, the first response should be to check the nitrate levels and overall water quality. You said you did a water change a few posts back, and that was the right move. Next time, you could try adding a bit of aquarium salt, as guppies actually do a bit better when there is some salinity.

In the picture you posted, it doesn't look like she has ich, parasites, or any other awful fish-disease. It looks like you're doing a great job loving and caring for them! She had awesome colours (black and yellow), it's really too bad. Hopefully some beautiful baby guppies will be born soon.

 

[Julie.S]

She could be resting yes or it could be something with the swim bladder. That's all I can really say.

 

[Winter_Rose]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your guppy! She was a cute one.

I've been breeding guppies since I was about 8 years old or so, and in general, guppies tend to repopulate as fast as they die off. Even though your purchased the guppies at the same time, it is quite likely that she was older than than the others. It is not uncommon to buy old/pregnant female guppies. They do not have long lifespans, so their time can come rather quickly.

Sorry for posting after the ordeal, but I thought I'd offer my two cents. Whenever there is a health problem with fish, the first response should be to check the nitrate levels and overall water quality. You said you did a water change a few posts back, and that was the right move. Next time, you could try adding a bit of aquarium salt, as guppies actually do a bit better when there is some salinity.

In the picture you posted, it doesn't look like she has ich, parasites, or any other awful fish-disease. It looks like you're doing a great job loving and caring for them! She had awesome colours (black and yellow), it's really too bad. Hopefully some beautiful baby guppies will be born soon.

Yes, I've got some baby guppies. Nine of them. 4 adults, 9 babies and 5 small snails.